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Event:
SFC FN 3
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from North as Vazquez shoots in.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vazquez throws a series of punches but North avoids them all with ease.
North throws a lazy head kick
and Vazquez counters with a nice body shot.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vazquez shoots for a double leg takedown but North sprawls well. He's pushed Vazquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
North throws a big counter combination but Vazquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miles North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Vazquez.
North feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vazquez's calf.
North buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vazquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vazquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vazquez throws a nice looking combination but North bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez avoids the head kick by North.
#TD#
North shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vazquez is trying to defend but North finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Vazquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
North is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
North decides to return to a standing position.
Nice shot lands for North.
North stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and North wants it to stay on the feet.
Vazquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around North's waist but North gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vazquez off to one side.
Vazquez looks winded!
Vazquez misses with a double jab.
#T2##CL#
North drives through and clinches with Vazquez against the cage.
North's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
North avoiding damage.
#BC#
North breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vazquez or perhaps it was just good defense by North, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Vazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - North scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vazquez is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3##TD#
North is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vazquez's half guard.#SU#
North escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as North shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
North stands and steps away. Vazquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vazquez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
North feints and as Vazquez raises his hands in defense, North changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from North's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU#
North stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him.
North throws a series of punches but Vazquez avoids them all with ease.
Vazquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
North lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Hector Vazquez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North lands a head kick!
North lands with a straight right. Vazquez didn't see that one coming.#T4#
North cracks the inside of Vazquez's front leg.
North scores with a jab. Vazquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
North scores with a head kick. Vazquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Vazquez gets caught napping as North dives in and scores a takedown. Vazquez manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
North stands up and waves to Vazquez to follow him. #TD#
North looking to score a takedown here. Vazquez is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Vazquez's guard.
North is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Vazquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vazquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from North. That one must have hurt.
North lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vazquez at a distance.
Hector Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
North closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?#SU#
North stands up from Vazquez's guard - North perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts North, as that shot connected.
Vazquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Vazquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vazquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
North throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.
As Vazquez backs away, North returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
and North counters with a straight right hand.
Vazquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vazquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vazquez has a takedown stuffed.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Vazquez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from North - that will leave a mark!
North paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
North with a hook.
North throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vazquez.
Vazquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Vazquez is rocked!#T2#
North looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from North finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazquez's head.
Vazquez is still on wobbly legs! Can North finish him?
Vazquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
North scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vazquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from North.
A decent looking body kick lands there for North.
North lands a brutal head kick. Vazquez looks out on his feet and North throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Miles North!
An out of breath Miles North thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SFC FN 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
North misses with a wild combination.
Vazquez shoots and misses
and North counters with a head kick. That will keep Vazquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from North does no damage.
North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vazquez's head.
North throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
North takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses.
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but North circles away.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from North.
North misses with a head kick.
#T1##TD2#
North changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
North stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. North sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
North misses the shot to the body.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vazquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and North connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
North gets a double leg takedown into Vazquez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez looking to control.
Vazquez is breathing heavily.
North is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Vazquez is trying to keep North in close.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
North lands a couple of digs.
North looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
North decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vazquez, up you get!
North has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vazquez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
North seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SU2#
Vazquez is working an open guard so North takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
North lands a head kick. Vazquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
North with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
North keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Vazquez backs off North throws a huge counter combo but Vazquez manages to avoid it all.
Vazquez tries to move into range but North moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
North lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vazquez takes a step back to recover.
North connects with a leg kick. Vazquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
North connects with an inside leg kick.
North scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
North sitting in guard here, content to control.
North postures up and lands a big shot to Vazquez's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like North might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
North throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vazquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. North is in Vazquez's guard.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
North gets to his feet - Vazquez follows without any prompting.
North takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
North fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
North scores with the left hand. Vazquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Vazquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but North avoids it really well and circles away.
Hector Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from North as Vazquez shoots in.
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
North connects with an inside leg kick.
Vazquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by North.
North lands with a slapping head kick.
Vazquez avoids the head kick by North.
North fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vazquez.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##TD2#
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
North seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vazquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but North puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
North slips a nice elbow through Vazquez's hands, connecting with Vazquez's forehead.
North keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
North is looking for a kimura but Vazquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for North to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, North seems content to control.#SU2#
North postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vazquez to stand up.
Vazquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
North scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
North looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Vazquez trying to control the position.
North slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that North has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
North is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is striking but North is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vazquez strikes from the bottom but North passes into mount!
North tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vazquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Vazquez has been cut.
North keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vazquez misses with a double jab
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vazquez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miles North seems to be getting the better of the standup.
North lands a nice hook to Vazquez's body. Vazquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
North keeps Vazquez at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by North.
North scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
North is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vazquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Vazquez scores with a one two! North had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
North chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
North fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vazquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
North closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vazquez to the mat! Vazquez manages to get full guard. #SU2#
North gets to his feet. Vazquez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vazquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vazquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
North gets a double leg takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
North makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
North stands up from Vazquez's guard - North perhaps looking for a knockout.
North is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vazquez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
North scores with a hook.
Vazquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
North throws a head kick that Vazquez semi-blocks.
North lands a high kick!
#TD2#
North shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. North showed some decent athleticism there.
North landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles North is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vazquez trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with North in particular looking to stall.
Vazquez is in trouble now - North has advanced to mount!
North controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from North.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vazquez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vazquez is trying to escape the mount.
North content just to control the position here.
Yet more stalling tactics from North.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles North comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well North has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles North!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles North thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Alverazez throws a nice looking combination but Vazquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Alverazez instigates a clinch.
Vazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alverazez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vazquezs head.
Alverazez gets underhooks to prevent Vazquez's takedown attempt.
Alverazez stalling in the clinch.
Alverazez wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazquez won't allow it.
Vazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alverazez leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverazez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Alverazez working hard to break the clinch.
Alverazez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alverazez is working Vazquez over against the cage.
Alverazez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards.
Alverazez is pressed up against the cage. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alverazez down to the mat. Alverazez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vazquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alverazez.#TD#
Vazquez drives through with a takedown into Alverazez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vazquez postures up and lands a big shot to Alverazez's brow. #SUB2#
Alverazez working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alverazez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Vazquez postures up in Alverazez's guard and throws a big left but Alverazez blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alverazez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alverazez is controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Vazquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alverazez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alverazez keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Alverazez is adopting a defensive guard.
Alverazez keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Alverazez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vazquez preventing the sweep.
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez cracks Alverazez with a solid left hand.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alverazez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alverazez is pulling down on Vazquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Vazquez, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vazquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alverazez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alverazez pulls Vazquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Vazquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alverazez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Alverazez clinches.
Alverazez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazquez controls his hands.
Alverazez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alverazez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vazquez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alverazez.
Vazquez has Alverazez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alverazez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alverazez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vazquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alverazez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Alverazez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Alverazez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vazquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alverazez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards.
Alverazez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alverazez.
Alverazez just leaning against Vazquez, taking a breather.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alverazez after a bit of a struggle.
Vazquez is working for takedown but Alverazez is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverazez is working Vazquez over against the cage.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alverazez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez goes for a takedown attempt but Alverazez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vazquez misses with a body shot.
Alverazez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alverazez clobbers Vazquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vazquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alverazez.
#CL2#
Alverazez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alverazez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazquez controls his hands.
Vazquez blocks a body shot from Alverazez.
Alverazez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vazquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alverazez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alverazez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vazquez.
Nice body punch from Alverazez.
Rico Alverazez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Alverazez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vazquez or not.
Vazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alverazez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alverazez cracks Vazquez with a nice body shot.
Alverazez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vazquezs head.
A shot in the inside from Alverazez.
Stalling in the clinch from Alverazez.
Alverazez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vazquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alverazez's efforts to push away.
Vazquez prevents a body shot from Alverazez. #T3#
Alverazez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alverazez can't find room to land a body shot as Vazquez controls the action.
Alverazez is pressed up against the cage. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alverazez down to the mat. Alverazez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alverazez throws a lazy right hand but Vazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hector Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alverazez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alverazez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alverazez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vazquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Alverazez finds it's way through Vazquez's defenses.
Alverazez fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Alverazez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alverazez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Alverazez - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alverazez.
Alverazez lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Alverazez.
A right handed body shot lands from Alverazez.
Alverazez pushes Vazquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alverazez gets through Vazquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vazquez prevents a body shot from Alverazez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alverazez is trying to break the clinch but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alverazez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Alverazez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vazquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alverazez throws a hook but Vazquez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Alverazez rushes Vazquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Alverazez breaks the clinch.
Vazquez dives in and grabs Alverazez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alverazez pushes down on Vazquez's head and hops out.
Vazquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Vazquez gets tackled into the cage by Alverazez. Alverazez maintains the clinch.
Alverazez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverazez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alverazez can't break the clinch.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Alverazez.
Alverazez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alverazez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards.
Alverazez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alverazez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alverazez.
Vazquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alverazez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Alverazez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alverazez.
Alverazez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alverazez stalls.
Alverazez tries to work over Vazquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Alverazez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alverazez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards. #T3#
Alverazez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alverazez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazquez backwards.
A hook to the body from Alverazez.
A short uppercut from Alverazez. #BC2#
Alverazez manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alverazez.
A jab from Alverazez misses.
Vazquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alverazez.
Rico Alverazez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alverazez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alverazez moves away.#T4##CL2#
Alverazez clinches with his opponent.
Alverazez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Alverazez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Vazquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alverazez misses with a right hand
and Vazquez counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alverazez misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Vazquez with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alverazez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Alverazez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alverazez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Alverazez!
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